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Archive for the Category ‘Economy’

Panama’s Melon and Watermelon Exports Fall 45.6%

Melon and Watermelon Exports Fall 2008 has been registered as one of the worst years for non-traditional agriculture exporting in the country. The Panamanian agroexporters have begun to close the melon and watermelon season with a strong drop. Preliminary results of the Union of Non-Traditional Agroexporters of Panama (Gantrap) maintain that in the 2008-2009 season […]

Panama | No Money to Pay Teachers for 15 Days of Work

Meduca is asking for a transfer of $3.9 million. PANAMA.  The pay of the first 15 days for the 900 new teachers that entered into the educational system is in danger because the Ministry of Education (MEDUCA) doesn’t have the money to pay this expenditure. Christian Sanchez, national subdirector of human resources said that facing […]

Panama Canal | Containers Weigh Less Due to the Crisis

Historically, Panama has served as a transhipment bridge for a great quantity of foods, goods, and autos that are shipped from one continent to another. Nevertheless, due to the world crisis and the diminishment in the consumption of some countries of the region, the movement of these goods has decreased. According to the figures from […]

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